Brent Payne’s career in the Audio Visual Industry began at the age of 6, wrapping cables with his father, Toby, onstage. Toby Payne started his business, Audio Visual America, aka AVA / Stage Sound in the late 50’s, and sold his very successful Audio Visual company in the early 90’s. During that period, AVA / Stage Sound established a leading reputation in the Audio Visual industry, servicing corporate clients such as Polygram Records, CBS, Estee Lauder and many, many others.

During his early teens, Brent worked on the weekends for AVA / Stage Sound in the Phoenix area, moving to part time at the age of 16. Throughout the school year, Brent worked in the warehouse as a service technician, and out on jobs as an A/V technician. This is where Brent learned the nuts and bolts of the Audio Visual business.

At the age of 18 Brent began working full time for AVA / Stage Sound while attending college. He worked as a lead A/V technician at conference centers throughout Arizona, including The Scottsdale Princess Resort, Loews Ventana Canyon, Westin La Paloma, West Court and the Buttes, The Biltmore, Scottsdale Plaza Resort, Hyatt Gainey Ranch and many others. Brent also honed his skills as an Audio Engineer at many live performance venues, including the Colorado State Fair, Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Desert Sky Concert Pavillion, Mesa Amphitheatre, ASU Stadium, Tempe Diablo Stadium, America West Arena, Symphony Hall, Civic Plaza, The Radisson and many others.

During the the early 1990's, Brent managed the Audio Visual department at the Turnberry Isle Yacht and Country Club Resort and Spa in Florida. After that tenure, Brent spent 2 years on the road as a camera operator, video technical director, and video playback operator for sporting events across the country.

When AVA / Stage Sound was sold, Brent decided to continue in the A/V industry as a freelance A/V technician. During this period, he also worked as a low-voltage sub contractor, installing nurse call systems, fire alarms and audio systems in local schools and casinos.

Working in the A/V industry from such an early age gave Brent the experience and contacts to help lift him to the next phase of his career - business ownership. In 2000, Brent and wife Lois moved from Scottsdale to the Verde Valley and began to provide much-needed Audio Visual services for the Northern Arizona region. In 2001, they officially incorporated Audio Visual Specialists, llc. The most recent accomplishment of AVS has been the launch of an online sales division, ProAVmax.com.

Utilizing the professionalism, experience and multitude of contacts gained over 30 years, Brent Payne has propelled AVS to a reputation as a full-service, professional Audio Visual company. Those services include:Rentals, Sales, Consulting, System Design and Installation. AVS is licensed, bonded and insured in the state of Arizona.